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08/28/2026

The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office has been contacted by the Madera Police Department in California regarding a missing juvenile case they are currently investigating.

Authorities have received information that 16-year-old Aryanna Andujar may have possibly been seen in or around the Beaver Dam area late this afternoon.

Our detectives have been in contact with investigators with the Madera Police Department for the past couple of hours and are working to obtain additional information regarding Aryanna’s possible whereabouts.

If you have seen Aryanna Andujar or have any information that may help locate her, please contact the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office at 270-298-4444 or the Madera Police Department in California immediately.

Please share this post to help get the word out and assist law enforcement in locating Aryanna and getting her safely home

08/19/2026

On August 17, 2026, deputies with the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the 1200 block of Sandefur Crossing Road in Cromwell, Kentucky. Upon ex*****on of the search warrant, deputies were able to locate an amount of suspected methamphetamine, ma*****na and prescription medications along with related drug paraphernalia. Three subjects were arrested and lodged in the Ohio County Detention Center on the following charges:

Tracy Stewart age 36 of Cromwell, Kentucky was charged with:
• Possession of a controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense (Methamphetamine)
• Drug Paraphernalia- Buy/Possess
• Possession of Ma*****na

Charles Sorrels age 56 of Beaver Dam, Kentucky was charged with:
• Possession of a controlled substance 1st degree 2nd offense (methamphetamine)
• Drug Paraphernalia- Buy/Possess
• Possession of Ma*****na

Tresa Johnston age 63 of Cromwell, Kentucky was charged with:
• Possession of a controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense
• Drug Paraphernalia- Buy/Possess
• Possession of Ma*****na
• Possession of a controlled substance, 3rd degree- drug unspecified
• Prescription controlled substance not in proper container 1st offense

This investigation is ongoing and charges on additional subjects are forthcoming.

08/11/2026

The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office is proud to partner with Modern Woodmen in handing out school backpacks, filled with supplies, to those in need! We will be handing out backpacks from noon until we run out of backpacks! If you are in need of a backpack and are unable to make it during the time please send us a private message so that we may get the resources to you. We’ll see you Saturday!

08/10/2026

Ohio County’s new school year starts tomorrow! To prioritize the safety of all involved in our school systems, we ask that you keep a few things in mind tomorrow...

1) Be sure to watch school zones and obey the speed limits, there will be increased patrol in school zones and at the schools.
2) Remember there will be an increase in traffic in the county, make sure to pay attention, use caution, and watch out for hazards.
3) Also, keep an eye out for school buses and kids during the commute and remember to always stop for school buses when lights are flashing, this will be strictly enforced.

We look forward to having a safe and successful school year!

*We ask that you pay special attention to the roadway in front of the high school as it will be very congested in this area.*

Let’s have a great school year!

08/06/2026

Join us for this great event and hear from a panel of law enforcement professionals as they discuss how to keep your family safe from online predators.

This informative presentation will provide valuable tips on recognizing warning signs, protecting your children online, and staying ahead of the ever-changing threats on social media, gaming platforms, and other online environments.

We hope to see you there!

08/04/2026

Update: Roadway is back open.

The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office is currently on scene of an accident in the area of the 2000 block of State Route 505 S regarding an overturned semi-truck. The roadway is currently closed at this time while the situation is resolved, we ask motorists to please avoid the area as wreckers have arrived on scene to clean up. We will update when the roadway is back open.

07/27/2026

Press Release
The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a death that occurred at approximately 3:00 a.m. this morning.
Deputies were dispatched to the 15000 block of U.S. Highway 62 East, near the community of Horse Branch, in reference to a reported shooting. Upon arrival, deputies located a deceased male at the residence.
Through the course of the investigation, deputies and detectives quickly identified and located and arrest 36-year-old Jesse Baize, who has been arrested and charging him with the following offenses:
● Murder
● Failure of a Person to Report the Death of a Person
● Criminal Trespassing
● Tampering with Physical Evidence
This investigation remains active and ongoing. Members of the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office are currently searching a nearby lake for additional evidence related to the investigation.

07/23/2026

The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Richard Roby, of Utica, on a charge of Receiving Stolen Property (Value $10,000 or More).
On July 13, 2026, the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the theft of a tractor reported stolen from the area of U.S. Highway 231 in Cromwell, Kentucky.
Last night, deputies, acting on information developed during the investigation and a tip provided to the Sheriff’s Office, located the stolen tractor at 3951 Greenbrier Road in Utica. Deputies obtained a search warrant for the property and recovered the stolen tractor along with the attachments belonging to it.
Richard Roby was taken into custody without incident and lodged in the Ohio County Detention Center.
The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the members of the public who provided information that assisted in this investigation. This case remains under investigation, and additional charges or arrests are possible.

07/21/2026

LOCATED!

The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance for an ongoing theft investigation in the 4000 block of US Highway 231 South in Cromwell. Any tip information in regards to any suspicious or knowledge to any activity in this area can be called into dispatch at 270-298-4411 or 270-298-4444. Thank you for your assistance.

Address

301 S Main Street/PO Box 186
Hartford, KY
42347

Telephone

911 FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY / 270-298-4444 Sheriff's Office / 270-298-4411 Dispatc

Website

http://www.ohiocountykysheriff.com/

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